RT Assistant - Temporary Project - Texas City, TX

Location: Texas City, TX
Duration: 5-6 weeks
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

MISTRAS Group is seeking dedicated RT Assistants with a 40 Hour Radiation Safety Certification for a temporary project. This is a great opportunity to get your NDT career started. Candidates should either be certified as a Level I or II Rope Access Technician (SPRAT or IRATA), or have an interest in obtaining such certifications through company training. Safety, integrity, technical capabilities, customer service, and the ability to function effectively in a team environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represents MISTRAS in a positive and professional manner at all times, regardless of adversity.
• Provides exemplary customer service and support (internal and external) that reflects integrity, collaboration, respect, and timely follow-through.
• Works effectively within a team structure to complete field and administrative assignments on time, with good quality. Examples include Safe Work Plan (a/k/a. JHA), pre-planned rescue protocols, reports, and safety/operational field documentation.
• Reflects an intense focus on safety, health, and risk management concerns in accordance with the Company’s safety procedures, and takes pride in safeguarding self and others during each job assignment. Ensures all site permit restrictions, clearances, lock-out/tag-out procedures, JHA details, etc. are clearly known by all team members and followed consistently.
• Conducts a daily safety meeting with all assigned personnel. If new hazards or mitigation strategies are warranted, revises the JHA and ensures all appropriate parties are kept informed of such changes.
• Uses effective leadership, management, and training to shape the performance of assigned team members in keeping with company expectations, job descriptions, and policy standards.
• Documents and provides timely feedback to assigned personnel to recognize, reinforce, or modify their performance. Boosts or maintains team morale at every appropriate opportunity.
• Serves as a safe, effective, and valued member of the team as reflected in the results of periodic performance assessments. Customer feedback may also be taken into account.
• Keeps MISTRAS Project Manager(s) and other company leaders informed as appropriate.
• Proactively contacts leadership staff to engage their assistance to report, work through, document, and resolve operational, safety, or performance concerns.
• Adheres to the scope and technique standards associated with rope access certification, and demonstrates a detailed understanding and mastery of the skills and standards outlined in the Company’s Rope Access Procedures.
• Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of rescue preparedness, rescue management, and advanced rescue techniques.
• Follows company policies, procedures, and work instructions at all times.
• Completes all training assignments on time and with satisfactory performance ratings.
• Is punctual, prepared, and ready to work at the designated start time for each shift.
• Meets availability and attendance standards established by the Company.
• Knows, understands, and exemplifies the Company’s Expedition Behaviors on a consistent basis.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned on an individual basis and as outlined in company policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

• 40 Hour Radiation Safety Certification.
• Maintains certification as a Level I or II Rope Access Technician (SPRAT or IRATA).
• Additional Level II UTT Certification highly preferred.
• High school graduate or GED. Relevant bachelor's and advanced degrees are an asset.
• Valid driver’s license within the state of primary residence, without restrictions.
• Able to effectively use technology including but not limited to computers and communication devices. Examples include strong competency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and online communication platforms. Capable of basic technology troubleshooting and proper use of communication tools.

Schedule

4x10 schedule.